Software Developers pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for software developers is $75.00 an hour ($156,000 a year). About 18,260 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 9% higher than the Oregon median ($142,720).
Pay range for software developers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45.21 | $94,040 |
| 25% of workers | $60.68 | $126,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.00 | $156,000 |
| 75% of workers | $83.68 | $174,050 |
| 90% of workers | $102.66 | $213,540 |
Software Developers pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $156,000 | 18,260 |
| Salem | $131,620 | 970 |
| Grants Pass | $130,120 | 80 |
| Medford | $129,690 | 330 |
| Bend | $129,030 | 690 |
| Corvallis | $125,650 | 320 |
| Albany | $122,030 | 100 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $121,050 | 810 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $65,880 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $127,360 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $102,950 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $103,990 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $109,760 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $69,010 |
| Computer Network Architects | $137,200 |
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